Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.

Lou shares the high and low points of being twelve as she takes a few awkward steps into dating, plays matchmaker for her single mother, and discovers, along with her best friend Mina, that they may be outgrowing playing with dolls.

Describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers.

"Because the people of Myanmar are relatively isolated from much of the development that has occurred in other parts of the globe, they have managed to maintain core traditions and values that have been in place for thousands of years. But when their way of life is threatened, as it has been during times of political upheaval and various human rights violations that have alarmed international rights watch groups, they have spoken up and mounted protests....

Traces the founding of the English colony at Jamestown, its struggle for survival, and its eventual decline.

Abandoned Insane Asylums - Bedlam at Bethlem - A Doctor is "Cured" - The Tree of Tears - Lost But Not Forgotten - The Scary Sounds of Soft Walls - A Small City of Misery - Murder at the Metropolitan - Trapped by Fire - Taking the Care Out of Caring - The Cold Bath Cure - Ghosts That Won't Be Tied Down - Abandoned Insane Asylums Around the World - Glossary - Bibliography - Read More - Learn More Online - Index - About the Author

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Explains how to snowboard like a pro, from basic techniques to advanced skills.

While traveling to her aunt's home in Redbud by train and stagecoach, quiet young Emily and her turtle, Rufus, team up with Jackson, fellow orphan and troublemaker extraordinaire, to outsmart mean Uncle Victor, who is after Emily's inheritance.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Thailand"--Provided by publisher.